64 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples
Instruct them to make a list of the grace gifts that Paul lists in these
verses. Direct the other group to read Romans 12:9–13 and to list
ways that believers are to interact with each other.
Give the groups 2–3 minutes to complete their assignments.
Call for reports from each group. Discuss how unity in the body of
Christ (amidst a diversity of grace gifts) and love-motivated behav-
ior towards others, promote a healthy spirit of fellowship among
believers.Encourage Application
- Tell the following story of fellowship in action. (A copy of this
story is available in “Teaching Resource Items” for this study at
http://www.baptistwaypress.org))
A pastor challenged his members to join him on a Saturday
morning for a service project. The task was to build a wheel-
chair ramp for a house in their neighborhood. Six members
of the church met him on Saturday and spent the morning
building the ramp. Although they were acquainted with one
another from attending worship together, they had never
spent significant time in conversation. After the work proj-
ect was completed, the group began looking for other ways
they could serve their community. They began to meet reg-
ularly on Saturdays and helped a number of families who
would not otherwise have received assistance.
Ask, What about this experience demonstrates authentic
Christian fellowship? Discuss the groups’ answers. Ask, What will
you do this week to better experience the full benefits and responsi-
bilities of Christian fellowship? Close with prayer.